Zone Codes, Comprehensive Plan and Other Regulations

Marion County's primary zoning and land use regulations are covered in the Zone Code sections of the Marion County Code (MCC), as well as the Marion County Comprehensive Plan.

Title 17 Rural Zoning of the MCC provides regulations for development and use of lands in the portions of Marion County outside urban growth boundaries. The primary intent of these regulations is to conserve farm and forest lands for the production of crops, livestock, and timber products. The Rural Zone Code contains chapters covering each rural zone type (Exclusive Farm Use, Acreage Residential, Farm/Timber, etc.). These chapters also include uses allowed, development restrictions, and specific topics such as signs, floodplain regulations, etc.

Title 16 Urban Zoning of the MCC provides regulations for development and use of lands in the unincorporated areas of Marion County within urban growth boundaries. The primary intent of these regulations is to coordinate and protect development of these lands for eventual urban use. The Urban Zone Code contains chapters covering each zone type such as Single Family Residential, Urban Transition, and Commercial Retail. These chapters also include uses allowed, development restrictions and specific topics such as signs, off-street parking, landscaping, etc.

Zoning Acronyms - click the link for a list of acronyms and definitions used in our zone codes.

Marion County Comprehensive Planwas developed for the purpose of providing a guide to development and conservation of Marion County's land resources. It is a general­ized long-range policy guide that provides the basis for deci­sions on the physical, social, and economic development of Marion County. These policies are based on inventories, developmental limitations, projected needs, urban growth management strategy, and the State Land Conservation and Development Commission Goals and Guidelines.

Unincorporated Rural Community Plans - In 1994 the Land Conservation and Development established planning and zoning requirements for unincorporated communities. Each county was required to establish rural community plans. For Marion County, these include Brooks, Marion, Mehama, Shaw, etc. Click on the link for more information.